Events in the Murrysville area, Feb. 4, 2021, and beyond

Here are news briefs and event listings for the Murrysville Star’s coverage area. Submit an event or a news brief by emailing pvarine@triblive.com.

East Suburban Artists League hosts Michigan artist

The East Suburban Artists League will welcome guest speaker and president of the Detroit chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America, Linda James, to its February meeting.

James will join the virtual Zoom meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 to share the skill she is passionate about. James will present a demonstration, share tips, strategies and principles that apply to her chosen medium.

For details, visit ESALart.org.

Rec department, conservancy will host ‘Hot Chocolate Hike’

The Murrysville Recreation Department and the Westmoreland Conservancy will partner Feb. 6 to host a “Hot Chocolate Hike” in Murrysville Community Park from 10 a.m. to noon.

The group will meet at the park’s soccer field No. 3 for a roughly 3-mile hike through the park and the Caywood Reserve, using the Valley and Don Harrison trails.

After the hike, hot chocolate will be provided. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and to keep in mind the hike may involve stepping over dead trees.

To sign up, visit MurrysvillePArecreation.com.

Upcoming meetings

Here’s a list of upcoming meetings open to the public in either a virtual or in-person format.

• Franklin Regional School Board committee-of-the-whole (no voting), 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, livestreamed at YouTube.com/user/FranklinRegionalSD.

• Murrysville Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, broadcast on Comcast local access Channel 19 and livestreamed at Murrysville.com.

• Delmont Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Delmont Public Library. Some meetings also are live-streamed using the GoToMeeting app.

• Delmont Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Delmont Public Library.

AAUW artists called to submit pieces

Artists who are members of the American Association of University Women’s Murrysville branch are encouraged to submit artwork for the association’s 12th annual art contest.

Photos, sculptures, paintings and more are eligible for entry.

For contest and submission rules, visit AAUW.org.

Women’s Business Network meetings

The Murrysville chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets regularly on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 8:30 a.m. at Dick’s Diner, 4200 William Penn Highway, Murrysville.

Meetings are virtual for the time being and will take place via Zoom.

For details, call Katrina Burkett at 412-856-5250.

Westmoreland creates website for vaccine info

Westmoreland County has created a page on its website with a list of vaccine providers, how to contact them and a link to the state health department’s interactive map of vaccine providers. Information on how to register for the covid vaccine and a quiz to determine when a person is eligible to get one can be found on the county’s website at www.co.westmoreland.pa.us.

Residents need to contact the vaccine provider to schedule an appointment. Supplies of the vaccine are limited, the county said. The web page also has information on the state’s four phases of distribution. Information on the authorized vaccines and potential side effects can be found. The web page will update information on vaccination groups, vaccination schedules and locations and answers to frequently asked questions. The county web page has a link to opt in to get email or receive text alerts as more vaccine-related information is available.